How To Unlock Mac With iPhone

Everyone is looking for better security options now days. Well, I have something better for Mac and iPhone users. Here in this article I am going to tell you about some apps/tools to unlock Mac with iPhone. You can use these apps to increase security of your Mac by using your Apple iPhone.

There is many apps available for windows users also but better options are available only for Mac users. So I will just focus on the apps for Apple users.

Unlcok Mac using Knock App With iPhone or Apple Watch

Mac and iPhone users can unlock their mac by using their apple iPhone. Their is an app Knock is available which you can use either with your iPhone or apple watch.

Knock is a very interesting app. You just have to walk close to your mac with the iPhone and knock on your iPhone’s screen. It works even if the iPhone is in your pocket. It uses Bluetooth low energy to unlock your mac.

Knock app also available for Apple watch which provide the same function as the iPhone app.

You have to install the app both in your iPhone and Mac. Knock iPhone app is of $3.99 and its available free for the Mac.

Tether App to Unlock Mac With iPhone

Tether is another app you can use to unlock mac with iPhone. Tether works same as Knock app by using bluetooth low energy. Same as Knock app when you walk near your mac then tether will start establishing a network between mac and iPhone and unlocks the mac.

If you walk away from your mac then it will auto unlock your mac. The only con of this app is if anyone else have your iPhone then he/she can get access of your mac too.

Tether app is free for both mac and iPhone.

Unlock Your Mac Using MacId

MacId is different from the other two apps that I mention above. It does not uses bluetooth low energy. MacId let you unlock your mac with your iPhone.

To unlock with MacId you have to enter the id/pass from your iPhone. Anyone has your iPhone can unlock your mac.

Like Knock app, MacId app also costs $3.99 for the iPhone app and available for free on Mac.

How To Unlock Mac With iPhone Using MacId

At first Download MacId and install in both your mac and iPhone.

Open it and Follow the Instructions.

Setup the passwords. You have to do it once until you change the password of mac.

Once you wake up your apple watch or iPhone it ask you for the password.

Enter the password and unlock mac with iPhone.

To lock down the mac again just launch the app again from your iPhone and lock down the mac.

PC Lock – Unlock & Lock your PC

PC Lock is another app available on iTunes. It also works same as knock and tether app. It will unlock your Mac when you come closer to it and lock it again once the connection between the iPhone and Mac will breaks.

You do not need any password to unlock your mac. The app is available for iPhone and iPad. The app is free but you have to pay some bucks to get some extra features (in app purchases).

Conclusion

These are the some apps/tools which you can use to unlock mac with iPhone. However anyone who have your iPhone can access to the mac though its a better security approach. If you have some personal or important notes/files on your mac then you must have one of these app to increase the security of your mac.

if you know any other app which works well then do comment below. I would love to hear from you.

Gagan Kamboj

I am Gagan kamboj a passionate blogger, creative content writer and founder of multi niche blog Trick Junction where I write about technology, tips-tricks, blogging and make money tips. I am keen to learn new things and implement them in real life.